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The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras of Badarayana

Description: The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras of Badarayana, also known as the Brahma Sutras, is a collection of aphorisms that form the foundation of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy. It is attributed to the sage Badarayana, who is believed to have lived in the 2nd century BCE. The Brahma Sutras are a commentary on the Upanishads, and they seek to establish the nature of Brahman, the ultimate reality, and the relationship between Brahman and the individual soul.
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What is the central theme of the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras?

  1. The nature of Brahman

  2. The relationship between Brahman and the individual soul

  3. The nature of the world

  4. The path to liberation

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Explanation:

The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are primarily concerned with establishing the nature of Brahman, the ultimate reality, and the relationship between Brahman and the individual soul, known as Atman.

What is Brahman, according to the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras?

  1. The creator of the universe

  2. The sustainer of the universe

  3. The ultimate reality

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras, Brahman is the creator, sustainer, and ultimate reality of the universe. It is the source of all existence and is beyond time, space, and causality.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the individual soul?

  1. Brahman is the creator of the individual soul

  2. The individual soul is a part of Brahman

  3. Brahman and the individual soul are identical

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras teach that Brahman and the individual soul, known as Atman, are identical. This is the central tenet of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.

What is the path to liberation, according to the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras?

  1. Knowledge of Brahman

  2. Devotion to Brahman

  3. Meditation on Brahman

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras teach that liberation, or moksha, can be achieved through knowledge of Brahman, devotion to Brahman, and meditation on Brahman.

What is the significance of the Upanishads in the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras?

  1. The Upanishads are the source of the teachings of the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Upanishads are a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  3. The Upanishads and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are independent texts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Upanishads, which are considered to be the foundational texts of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy.

Who is Badarayana, the author of the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras?

  1. A sage who lived in the 2nd century BCE

  2. A disciple of Vyasa

  3. A contemporary of Shankara

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
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Badarayana is believed to have lived in the 2nd century BCE. He is considered to be a sage and a disciple of Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata.

What is the significance of the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras in Indian philosophy?

  1. It is the foundation of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy

  2. It is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy

  3. It is a major source of inspiration for Buddhist philosophy

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are the foundation of the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy, one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. They have also been a major source of inspiration for Buddhist philosophy.

What is the relationship between the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. The Bhagavad Gita is a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita

  3. The Bhagavad Gita and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are independent texts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are both important texts in the Vedanta school of Hindu philosophy, but they are independent texts.

What is the relationship between the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali?

  1. The Yoga Sutras are a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Yoga Sutras

  3. The Yoga Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are independent texts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Yoga Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are both important texts in Indian philosophy, but they are independent texts.

What is the relationship between the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras and the Nyaya Sutras of Gautama?

  1. The Nyaya Sutras are a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Nyaya Sutras

  3. The Nyaya Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are independent texts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nyaya Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are both important texts in Indian philosophy, but they are independent texts.

What is the relationship between the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras and the Vaisheshika Sutras of Kanada?

  1. The Vaisheshika Sutras are a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Vaisheshika Sutras

  3. The Vaisheshika Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are independent texts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are both important texts in Indian philosophy, but they are independent texts.

What is the relationship between the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras and the Samkhya Sutras of Kapila?

  1. The Samkhya Sutras are a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Samkhya Sutras

  3. The Samkhya Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are independent texts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Samkhya Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are both important texts in Indian philosophy, but they are independent texts.

What is the relationship between the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras and the Mimamsa Sutras of Jaimini?

  1. The Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Mimamsa Sutras

  3. The Mimamsa Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are independent texts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Mimamsa Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are both important texts in Indian philosophy, but they are independent texts.

What is the relationship between the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras and the Vedanta Sutras of Shankara?

  1. The Vedanta Sutras are a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras

  2. The Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are a commentary on the Vedanta Sutras

  3. The Vedanta Sutras and the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras are independent texts

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedanta Sutras of Shankara are a commentary on the Uttara Mimamsa Sutras.

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